PRN Radiation Therapist II

Texas Oncology; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Texas Oncology in McKinney, TX is seeking a PRN Radiation Therapist to join our team and support the TXO McKinney location. Under supervision, you will administer radiation therapy treatments and ensure accurate beam positioning and dose delivery to designated tumor volumes.

Qualified candidates will be graduates of an accredited radiation therapy program and hold ARRT certification with a valid state license; prior experience is not required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy program.
• ARRT certification required; must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately position beams and record treatment parameters in the electronic medical record; assist in training students.
• Maintain patient appointment schedule and ensure correct billing information is submitted.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in compliance with program standards.

Education

Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program

ARRT certification

Job description

Overview

Texas Oncology is looking for a PRN Radiation Therapist to join our team! This position will work and support our TXO McKinney location. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country and has approximately 600+ providers in 220+ sites across Texas and southeastern Oklahoma. Our founders pioneered community-based cancer care because they believed in making the best available cancer care accessible to all communities, allowing people to fight cancer at home with the critical support of family and friends nearby. Our mission is still the same today—at Texas Oncology, we use leading-edge technology and research to deliver high-quality, high-touch, evidence-based cancer care to help our patients achieve “More breakthroughs. More victories.” ® in their fight against cancer. Today, Texas Oncology treats half of all Texans diagnosed with cancer on an annual basis.

Responsibilities

What does the Radiation Therapist do?

The Radiation Therapist, under direct supervision, administers radiation therapy treatments to patients. Accuracy in positioning the beam of radiation to correspond with the designated tumor volume and accurately delivering the prescribed dose are paramount job functions. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately delivers and records radiation therapy treatments under the direction of a radiation oncologist and chief radiation therapist.
• Accurately enters and maintains patient treatment parameters into electronic medical record. Participates in clinical instruction of newly hired therapists and students.
• Assists in maintaining patient appointment schedule and submitting correct billing information.
• Accurately cuts blocks, when applicable.
• Accurately makes custom molds.
• Accurately completes simple mu calculations.
• Accurately interprets a computerized treatment plan.
• Maintains clean, safe, and organized work environment

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate for the Radiation Therapist will have the following background and experience:
• Graduate of an accredited radiation therapy technology program.
• ARRT certification required. Must hold valid state license for radiation therapy.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions